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Posted on September 15, 2025

MAHA Wants Action on Pesticides. It’s Not Going to Get It From Trump’s Corporate-Friendly EPA

The White House’s new Make America Healthy Again strategy makes some asks of the EPA—but critics say the agency is too industry-friendly to make a difference.
Posted on May 31, 2025

Analysts Say Trump Trade Wars Would Harm the Entire US Energy Sector, From Oil to Solar

US renewables stand to lose big in a trade war, but the sting extends to oil and other energy industries, say researchers from Wood Mackenzie.
Posted on February 8, 2025

Gutting USAID Will Have a Monumental Effect on Combating Climate Change

The agency was a key player in renewable energy and disaster protection around the world—until Elon Musk showed up.
Posted on January 29, 2025

Federal Spending Freeze Threatens Ecosystems and Public Safety

A White House memo ordered a halt to federal assistance and a review to align spending with Donald Trump’s priorities. Many legal experts say the order is unconstitutional.
Posted on May 30, 2022

How to Fix the US Baby Formula Shortage

Importing formula will provide quick relief, but reforming the program that provides free formula to low-income families would help more in the long term.
Posted on October 26, 2015

Canada’s New Government May Be a New Beginning for Science

Canada’s New Government May Be a New Beginning for Science

After years of government cutbacks, a new government may restore funding–and freedom of speech.

The post Canada’s New Government May Be a New Beginning for Science appeared first on WIRED.

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